SPOKANE — Thousands of families are settling back into their homes after many evacuation orders were lifted Sunday afternoon, marking the end of a nine-day displacement. Melissa and Luca were on a trip for most of the evacuation. Despite the losses, she expressed gratitude that her home survived the evacuation period and placed signs in her front yard thanking firefighters for their efforts. After nine days away, Westerman acknowledged the evacuation orders were frustrating, though he understood the safety concerns that prompted them. For Hammel and Luca, there was a bright spot in their return: one of their ducks somehow survived the fire.